2026 Lineup!
HUGHES TAYLOR
This blues-rock guitarist and songwriter from Macon, Georgia is known for his fiery sound and masterful guitar work rooted in the spirit of guitar legends. Raw riffs, soulful grooves, and a voice that cuts through with conviction, he has carved out a sound that’s both timeless and unmistakably his own. His latest release, Roasted brings a vibrant, upbeat energy—together forming a full-bodied experience that earned a Blues Blast Award nomination. His 2021 album Modern Nostalgia won the Atlanta Blues Society’s “Best Self-Produced CD” and received international acclaim from outlets including Blues Blast Magazine and Blues Matters.
He has lived and breathed music his whole life and continues to fire up crowds across the country with his authentic sound and commitment to creating music that resonates across generations — proving that blues-rock is alive and well.
PARKER BARROW
This blues-infused Southern rock band is a powerhouse group, taking the stage by storm – boasting a distinctive musical style. Forged from an immediate connection, the band finds inspiration in the infamous duo of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow. They aim to infuse their music with the iconic energy of a dynamic duo, portraying a narrative where, instead of evading the law, they are a dynamic pair in pursuit of their rock ‘n’ roll dreams. They seamlessly incorporate blues into each arrangement. The band’s true brilliance emerges in their live performances, marked by lively flights and a showcase of their grounded charisma.
JOEL ASTLEY
Since forming his first band in 2014, he quickly established himself as a world-class bandleader, harmonica player, singer, songwriter, and entertainer. In the past year he has been on a meteoric rise on the international Blues Music scene. His first album, Seattle to Greaseland debuted at Number 7 on the Blues Billboard. He has since received the Silver Medal Award from the Global Music Awards, Honorable Mention in the 2024 International Songwriting Competition for his song Secondhand Kid, and nominated for four Josie Awards, two Independent Blues Awards, and two Blues Blast Music Awards in 2024. He has collected 23 Washington Blues Society's "Best of the Blues" Awards in just seven years.
The BROUGHAMS
Accomplished & sought after players in the west coast blues scene, they have been playing all over SoCal for the last ten. Their performances go from dynamic slow groovin vibes to high end jump blues and swing and everything in between, with musicianship second to none.
Soulful, heartfelt, and at times in your face vocals by three guys that have all fronted multiple known bands. Groovin rhythms and tones by an unstoppable drummer and bass player that lock in every time. Sweet six string melodies and ripping leads along with piano and organ and a splash of killer harmonica.
TONI DODD & SOUTHBOUND BLUES
A dynamic group of musicians who have created a very unique and original Blues sound. Since 1996 they have been creating their own brand of Southern California Blues from major events to backyard parties playing the Blues for the people. They have pioneered a sound that they can definitely call their own. They play a well-blended mix from time tested Blues, R&B, Swing, Jump Blues, Texas Boogie, and Second Line to their own brand of well-crafted original material.
JEFF DALE and the South Woodlawners
Jeff Dale is an award winning songwriter and performer, born and raised on the south side of Chicago
A deeply rooted blues artist with more than four decades of experience, Dale has performed throughout the United States and internationally, with recent shows in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Central America. In recognition of his lifelong contribution to original roots music, the City of Los Angeles honored him with a Living Legend Blues Award.
Before he could shave, Dale was immersed in the sound and spirit of Chicago blues, experiencing live performances by Hound Dog Taylor, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Koko Taylor and many others. “In the neighborhood where I grew up,” says Dale, “if you had your antennas up, you could feel the blues right there.”
That early exposure led to a lifelong blues lineage that includes accompanying legendary artists such as Pee Wee Crayton, David “Honeyboy” Edwards the last of the original Delta bluesmen, and Lowell Fulson. Unearthed tapes from a 1983 performance with Fulson led to the 2021 release Lowell Fulson Live! With Jeff Dale & The Blue Wave Band, which received extensive airplay, produced a #1 track on the Roots Music Airplay Report and earned a Blues Blast Music Award nomination.
Through decades of touring and recording, Dale collected stories, guidance and musical wisdom from giants of the genre including Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Etta James, Albert King and Clifton Chenier—relationships that shaped both his musicianship and songwriting voice.
CHICKENBONE SLIM and the Biscuits
Chickenbone Slim is an original Roots Rock artist based in San Diego, CA. His 4-piece band features the 2023 Blues Music Awards Best Blues Guitarist Laura Chavez (first woman and first hispanic in history to win the award). Signed in 2021 to Vizztone Records, Chickenbone’s 4th all-original album, “Serve It To Me Hot” received rave reviews and a 2021 San Diego Music award for Best Blues/Jazz recording. Chickenbone’s newest album “Damn Good and Ready”, recorded at Greaseland Studios, showcases Chickenbone's songwriting and the high quality band’s talent, and is a solid artistic updating of roots music for the 21st century.
Chickenbone Slim and the Biscuits are a four piece band with Laura Chavez on lead guitar (Candy Kane, Nikki Hill, Vanessa Collier) Marty Dodson on drums (Mark Hummel, Kim Wilson, Nikki Hill) and 21 year old prodigy Justice Guevara on electric and standup bass. The band performs 1-4 hours of primarily original music, from low volume dinner shows to full concerts, showcases, and festivals in the United States and Europe.
HOT TACO
Formed in Bakersfield, CA, by Billy Russell and Chuck Seaton in 1999 with Tanner Byrom and Ron Mitchell and occasionally joined by Glenda Robles, this band has written and compiled a rather large catalog of songs that have been keeping the boys busy in the studio. Gathering a few of Bakersfield’s best and recorded as many songs that would fit on a CD, In fact the last song was interrupted half way through when the CD format ran out of room. Their first album is made up of classic hits the band loves to perform live. They currently finished 6 songs for their upcoming second CD and have been performing these new tunes at their shows.
PADDY MARSH
Paddy Marsh, formerly of Crooked Eye Tommy, brings a taste of Acoustic Folk and Blues to another level. His powerful voice and outstanding guitar brings euphoria of the blues to your very soul. Paddy is becoming a force of his own among the Central coast blues lovers. His song writing and lyrics will have you dancin in your seat as he brings the story of the life he lives as a blues player.
Dirty Pool Blues Band
A local dirty blues & old burned out rock band that's just
looking to play some good ole Rockin' Blues music with a few bonehead friends around town... and we'll throw down a few
classic rock tunes just to mix it up a tad bit.
*Eric Ponce De Leon (guitar and lead vocals)
*Brian "HOOCH' Malfitano (bass & backup vocals)
*Rafael Santos (drums)
HOT MESS EXPRESS
From Bakersfield, CA is a cover band with talent and the spirit to get the crowd uplifted and moving. The voice of talented front woman Venessa Marie, the blazing speed of SILO's guitar, and Daniel and Joe holding down the rhythm section is a must watch.
